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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Closet inventory https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:20:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php rachylou on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1089208 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:47:54 +0000 rachylou 1089208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A half hour? Oh boy. I'm in big trouble. I will remove everyone's fears of excess: *I* am excessive. It would take me so long to count, I don't bother. Anonymous on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1089194 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:41:19 +0000 Anonymous 1089194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ post revised deb on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088988 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:08:37 +0000 deb 1088988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Elly, pre - YLF, I duplicated tops in different colors so I basically had only two styles. I have stopped doing that and buy only one top in a style in the best color for me. That has increased my happiness factor immensely. Lisa on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088921 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:07:44 +0000 Lisa 1088921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A great post.  I like to hear other's numbers.  I don't have my speadsheet on me but I'm at around 150 items right now.  But that doesn't count: shoes, gear for riding, running, lounge wear, or sleepwear.  If I added those in, I would surely pass 200, I may even get closer to 300.  Sigh.  This is why I've been doing DH"s closet challenge.  To help me stop shopping and realize how little I really need, even with a 4 season climate. Elly on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088903 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:57:12 +0000 Elly 1088903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm: Jeans: 3 Pants: 2 Leather jackets: 2 Dresses: 4 Shorts: 2 Skirts: 2 Tees: 10 Tops: 4 Coats: 1 Shoes: 4 34 pieces total--- I also have a large-ish gear wardrobe and a holding zone with a skirt and some tops and a large donation bag that I'm waiting to donate to a local charity which is mostly items that no longer fit correctly. I also have a small "at home only" capsule that has clothes that aren't fit for public. Most of the tees I had to buy recently after switching to a 6-day a week school/work schedule. While I can basically wear the same clothes to my grad program and my new job, my current closet is really lacking in tops, shoes, and jackets/sweaters. My daily winter working wardobe consists of 10 tops, 3 jeans, 1 slacks, 2 shoes, and the two jackets. Everything else is either for spring summer or not appropriate for work (dress clothing/dry clean, etc.) --- So 18 items total for this season. I can get dressed everyday at this level, especially if I fudge a bit and wear a grey gear jacket to the lab and maybe a wicking gear shirt or shoes on saturday. However, style is limited, comfort in different temps is limited, and laundry is a constant worry. Being someone who doesn't own many acessories (except jewelry, much of which is not allowed at work) it gets tedious. Perhaps part of this is because most of the tops are similar, the two leather jackets are both black, and all the jeans are bootcuts. Most of my winter wardrobe is dark neutral. Perhaps if I had more variety and patterns with the same number of pieces I would feel more stylish, but the tops in particular are the best option for comfort in cold work temps, and bootcuts the easiest with my current shoes. donnat on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088829 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:28:06 +0000 donnat 1088829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ There was a similar post earlier in the year. I counted then and was embarrassed by the huge number. I have since culled alot of pieces. I would guess my predominant season (winter) would have 200 pieces. Going to count today. Anonymous on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088804 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:37:49 +0000 Anonymous 1088804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bookmarking- will post later. Neel on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088716 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:41:36 +0000 Neel 1088716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good exercise *goes to count her stuff* jayne on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088711 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:34:12 +0000 jayne 1088711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i am around the 200 mark. I do the 4 seasons and feel I do use most of it regularly.  i think I am pretty omfortable with this number after 3 good yrs of learning my style and needs.  E on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088706 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:23:34 +0000 E 1088706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How interesting that you have fewer clothes than you thought! I'll have to do some counting and number crunching myself, it seems like it'd be fun.  Tops are my biggest wardrobe category too. I think if your clothes fit in your space, and work in your life, numbers aren't terribly important. Unless you're looking for lessons on what keeps your wardrobe functioning smoothly! Anonymous on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088681 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:50:59 +0000 Anonymous 1088681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What? No itemized photos? Just kidding. If I had a job (or a life) I would need a bigger closet too. Different strokes for different folks. What makes me happy about this is you love and wear everything you have. That means you don't have a dysfunctional closet. karymk on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088663 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:28:09 +0000 karymk 1088663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I bet if I had a huge walk in closet I would have it all filled up like a Kardashian. I have a small walk in, so that keeps me limited and edited.  I can't wait to do the count and report back.   Caro in Oz on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088656 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:15:25 +0000 Caro in Oz 1088656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Mine was about the same Deb 158 not counting underwear & gear but I think a couple of jackets & three pairs of shoes are going unless they do some very fast talking :)  DonnaF on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088600 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 03:19:57 +0000 DonnaF 1088600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmmm.  I've never taken an inventory, and I just counted.  I have more than I thought, but I also counted items I may purge: T-shirts: 21 Tops/blouse/shirts: 21 (but I want to add at least one winter blouse cuz I only have one!) Pullovers/Cardis: 3 Vests/sweater vest: 8 Toppers/blazers: 16 Subtotal: 75 Jeans/slacks: 19 (3 - 4 maybe should go) Crops: 2 Shorts: 2 Skirts: 14 (includes 1 of my daughter's and 2 of my mom's) Subtotal: 37 Dresses: 4 Shoes/booties/sandals (no boots): 30 (but a couple should go as not worn or uncomfortable) Outerwear jackets/coat/poncho: 8 Total: 154 But I didn't include scarves (too many to count), belts (again a lot), my four pairs of fingerless gloves, bags (most of which taken from my mom), and gear used as gear.  The scarves are way too embarrassing to count. deb on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088549 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:36:42 +0000 deb 1088549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Marmee - It took me about a half hour to do this inventory. La Belle - I was just curious. I do not feel I have any wardrobe holes and I am fine with the size. Glory - this is for all seasons as I do not separate my clothing by seasons. I do not wear scarves so there is not number for them. GiGi - I wear everything in it. MaryK - your added undies and sleepwear which increases the number so you can get up off the floor now. I really do not know what the numbers mean yet. I need to ponder for a while. MsMary on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088534 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:21:11 +0000 MsMary 1088534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Okay, this is gonna be scary: Skirts:  36 Dresses:  21 (including 2 long formal and 2 cocktail) Pants:  23 Shorts:  8 Woven tops:  38 Knit tops:  42 including pullover sweaters: Cardigans:  28 Blazers (by which I mean "indoor jackets"):  30  Denim jackets:  3 Outerwear jackets:  5 Raincoats:  4 Other coats:  3 Vests:  2 Total clothes (not counting accessories, undies, pj's, grear):  243 Footwear: Tall boots:  6 Booties:  5 (including 1 sandal booties) Pumps:  24 High heeled sandals:  10 Flat sandals:  16 (including 9 flip flops for home and pool only) Casual flats:  9 High heeled oxfords:  3 Snow boots:  1 Cowboy boots:  1 Tap shoes:  3 Gym shoes:  2 Total shoes:  80 (this is down significantly from the first of the year) Subtotal clothing and shoes:  323 Other: Scarves:  53 Hats:  6 Bags:  37 Lounge pants: 6 Hoodies (gear/lounge only):  5 Gear bottoms:  12 Gear tops:  28 PJ sets:  11 Nightgowns:  6 PJ separates bottoms:  4 PJ separates tops:  10 Total other not counting undies and socks:  178 Grand total not counting undies and socks:  501 *faints* Mary Beth (formerly LBD) on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088522 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:06:33 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1088522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am also very curious to know, Deb, if you're good with your wardrobe size.   We have many minimalists on the forums, and we have quite a few ladies with some beautiful and expansive closets (Natalie, Rae, and Mary K come to mind). Gigi on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088516 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 02:00:29 +0000 Gigi 1088516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Deb, were you feeling like you needed to pare down your closet? Do you wear everything in it? Depending on lifestyle factors, maybe your wardrobe size is OK. Glory on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088514 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:55:20 +0000 Glory 1088514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Is this all seasons or fall / winter? And do boots, scarves includes winter wear? I think I am afraid to count... Mary Beth (formerly LBD) on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088511 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:51:34 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1088511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG.  I was afraid to even count off my inventory.    Then I realized accountability for one's hoarding has to start somewhere.  Might as well start here. Clothes (all seasons) (I did not count dance and theatre costumes, workout gear, shapewear, underwear, etc.  or formal gowns.) Shirts (Long sleeve, short sleeve, button-down, sleeveless):  34 Sweaters (Pullover & Cardigan):  19 Shrugs and Boleros:  7 Pants:  10 Skirts:  20 Dresses:  20 Shorts:  5 Suits:  3 (six pieces total) Jackets: 8 Coats: 8 Total Clothes:  134 (137 if you count suits as two items each) Shoes and Accessories (all seasons): Heels:  23 Boots and booties:  6 Casual sandals:  2 Flats:  3 Hats: 11 Belts: 8 Scarves: 16 Bags: 13 Total:  82 Wardrobe Total:  216  (219 if you count the suits as two items each) Yikes.  Please someone tell me they have more stuff. Deb... what does this mean to you?  Do you still feel you have wardrobe holes?  Or are you trying to streamline and downsize some more? Suz on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088505 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:46:18 +0000 Suz 1088505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! That is impressive.  So, breaking it down -- You have roughly twice as many tops as bottoms (not counting shorts, which sort of have their own purpose ...and not counting cardigans and pullovers.) Interesting that this happened without conscious awareness. And then, your toppers are about as many as your pants. You clearly have a pair of shoes to go with every top :). And just thinking this through -- in my climate, if I switch shoes for booties, maybe I won't feel as guilty about all the booties and boots I've bought this season alone!! Marmee on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088501 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:36:54 +0000 Marmee 1088501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow!  How long did that take you?   deb on "Closet inventory" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-inventory#post-1088494 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 01:31:28 +0000 deb 1088494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ All of the talk on the forum lately about wardrobe size,  got me curious as to what is in my closet. I just finished counting and these are my numbers. I did not count sleepwear, cami's or undies. And these number represent all seasons because they all hang together. I do not separate by season. Shirts and tops (including tee's) - 39 Sweaters - cardigans - 14                   pullovers - 10 skirts - 6 pants (including jeans) - 13 shorts - 4 jackets/toppers - 13 coats 3 TOTAL - 102 shoes - 38 (pair) booties - 6 boots - 2 sandals - 1 bags - 10 hats - 9 TOTAL - 66 GRAND TOTAL - 168 I actually thought I had much more than this. I am very surprised.